Anthony Martinelli is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Vegan Herald, which launched in 2015 as a daily vegan news and information website.
Anthony Martinelli
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Oct 24
Beyond Meat Announces Nationwide Launch of Beyond Steak
Beyond Meat today announced the nationwide launch of Beyond Steak, “a new innovation designed to deliver the juicy, tender and delicious bite of seared steak tips with the added nutritional and environmental benefits of plant-based meat.” Beyond Steak is launching at Kroger and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as at select Albertsons and Ahold divisions …
Oct 23
Study: Healthy Plant-Based Diets “Significantly Increase Sperm Density and Motility”
Plant-based diets can “significantly increase sperm density and motility in men”, and is “related to a lower risk of sperm volume deficiency”, according to a new study published in the peer-reviewed International Journal of Fertility and Sterility. “Infertility is a major clinical problem that affects people psychologically and medically”, states the study’s abstract. “For the …
Oct 22
PETA UK Announces the Winners of the Vegan Food Awards 2022
PETA UK has announced the winners of the 2022 Vegan Food Awards with categories ranging from best vegan pizza to best vegan doughnuts. This year marks the 10th anniversary of PETA’s Vegan Food Awards. “Supermarkets, producers, and restaurants are meeting the growing demand for exciting animal- and planet-friendly fare, proving just how much the market …
Oct 21
Study: Plant-Based Diets “Contribute to Lower Circulating Leptin in Healthy Subjects”
A new study “indicates the health-promoting properties of plant diets, by influencing circulating leptin.” The study was published in Acta Biochimica Polonica, which is the Journal of the Polish Biochemical Society and of the Committee of Biochemistry and Biophysics Polish Academy of Sciences. “Much research has shown how important role leptin – a hormone secreted …
Oct 21
Impossible Foods Opens Two Concession Stands at Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle’s Climate Pledge Arena, home to the NHL’s Seattle Kraken and the WNBA’s Seattle Storm, now has two concession stands operated by Impossible Foods. In sections 11 and 12 of the arena guests will find two separate Impossible concession stands, offering up items such as Impossible Burgers, Impossible Chicken Nuggets, Impossible Korean BBQ Beef Bowls …
Oct 20
Japanese Airlines All Nippon Airways Introduces New Vegan Offerings
Starting November 1st All Nippon Airways will introduce new vegan and vegetarian offerings on international flights departing Japan. The new menus have been created by award-winning chef Hideki Takayama, who is a member of the airline’s The Connoisseurs program, in collaboration with ANA chefs. The meals will be available to all passengers, regardless of cabin, …
Oct 20
Study: Vegetarians and Vegans Have Better Ventricular Relaxation and Fewer Diastolic Abnormalities
Vegetarians and vegans appear to have better left ventricular relaxation and fewer diastolic abnormalities than others, finds a new study. Published by the British Journal of Nutrition, the study was conducted by researchers at the Loma Linda University Medical Center and School of Public Health, and the University of California Riverside School of Medicine. The …
Oct 19
Los Angeles City Council Votes Unanimously to Join Plant Based Treaty, Largest City to do So
The Los Angeles City Council has voted unanimously to adopt the Plant Based Treaty. “The adoption of a Plant Based Treaty as a companion to the UNFCCC/Paris Agreement will put food systems at the heart of combating the climate crisis”, states the official website for the Plant Based Treaty. “The Treaty aims to halt the …
